Australian tour of Sri Lanka (July-September 2016)

[Wayne Dwop]

Refreshing to watch an ODI where the pitch isn't a road. Makes for an interesting contest. Sri Lankan ODI pitches are usually much tougher to bat on than Indian ODI pitches.

The last time that pitch saw any water it had Round-up mixed in with it.

 

[Underarm]

Sure glad we sent Henriques over instead of Maxwell...

 

[Choomah]

Sure glad we sent Henriques over instead of Maxwell...

theyre both s**t

 

[Marklar_33]

strange question maybe...

when they go to the 3rd umpire for the stumping, they check the no ball, as if to say it's not a run out, you can't be stumped off a no ball

what happens on a free hit? because you can only get out run out, so can you dance a mile down the wicket without fear of being stumped?

I feel like it'd be out, but isn't that suggesting it's a run out and they shouldn't be checking for no balls for stumpings?

If the batsman doesn't attempt to run, and also makes every effort to get back, it's a stumping not a run out. So yes, you can charge as far as you like to a free hit

You could argue Henriques was stumped, not run out, in the Test

 

[corbies]

theyre both s**t

Is there anyone you rate?

 

[Art Vandelay_]

So name some actions you want to see from CA...

For one I think Sutherland's time is definitely up - I wouldn't be as harsh on him as most would and say he's failed on the whole when the game remains the summer powerhouse (and not just talking the Big Bash, tests are still extremely anticipated and well attended). But the length of his tenure is not healthy for any organisation.

If you don't agree with sending players out overseas to play in domestic comps, then what?

Who said I do not agree with that?
Probably one of the few things they do get right.

I've named my actions already. Fix the domestic system regarding the pitches we prepare players on. Let's see how that goes as a starting point. Doubt that'd make the players worse overseas...

 

[Choomah]

Is there anyone you rate?

no

 

[JackOutback]

Sure glad we sent Henriques over instead of Maxwell...

And sent Mitch home.

 

[Doodlesweaver]

Why play Head if you're going to bat him so low. This is a guy with a domestic double ton.

Everybody wants their boys to bat in the top 3 in short formats. Head has a few credits to rack up before he queue jumps, don't you think?

Still, I'm glad to know that you approve of someone, even if the post reeks of localism.

 

[Doodlesweaver]

Sure glad we sent Henriques over instead of Maxwell...

Henriques is going to end up stuffed if he keeps this up. Just look at his record, after 7 odis he has a top score of 12. Faroutski.

 

[Bradesmaen]

Everybody wants their boys to bat in the top 3 in short formats. Head has a few credits to rack up before he queue jumps, don't you think?

Still, I'm glad to know that you approve of someone, even if the post reeks of localism.

Batting behind Henriques though? Seriously... He's in the team as a batsman and he bats 7? What's the point? Also has nothing to do with liking him or localism, it's more ... HES A FREAKING BATSMAN.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Yeah, you would have thought Head would warrant a spot batting ahead of Henriques, I agree.

 

[Tigerssaints]

anyone know who got MOM ???
cause there has been no mention in the NSW press
hang on, its me old mate Jimmy Faulkner

http://www.espncricinfo.com/sri-lanka-v-australia-2016/engine/match/995457.html

still wont guarantee him the next game

ps see who got amoung the runs Finch, Bailey Wadey and head
all the newbies who should have played the tests

 

[The_Reaper]

Why are Finchy and tests in the same sentence?

 

[Carbine Chaos]

ps see who got amoung the runs Finch, Bailey Wadey and head
all the newbies who should have played the tests

Loldermort.

 

[Hellgood]

ps see who got amoung the runs Finch, Bailey Wadey and head
all the newbies who should have played the tests

What a disgusting post.

 

[corbies]

James Sutherland comments about the Sri Lanka series are quite interesting:

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/story/1049293.html

to be the best team in the world, to be the No. 1 team, you need to be able to win away, and that's what we're about.

Yeah, sure it is.

I think that's where the T20 Blast has allowed kids to bridge between entry level programs and playing what some people might call 'real cricket'

Do you reckon he's ever actually attended a T20 Blast program? I reckon the matches I used to play in the front yard with a taped tennis ball and auto wicket resemble 'real cricket' more than that program does. Increased participation in cricket is a fantastic achievement but don't pretend like that program will do anything to improve high-level cricketers in the future.

#SutherlandOut

 

[JUBJUB]

Sri Lanka are batting
Lyon in for Hazelwood

 

[NSWCROW]

Spewin , wanted to bat 1st on this thing

 

[ROOTA#6]

James Sutherland comments about the Sri Lanka series are quite interesting:

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/story/1049293.html



Yeah, sure it is.



Do you reckon he's ever actually attended a T20 Blast program? I reckon the matches I used to play in the front yard with a taped tennis ball and auto wicket resemble 'real cricket' more than that program does. Increased participation in cricket is a fantastic achievement but don't pretend like that program will do anything to improve high-level cricketers in the future.

#SutherlandOut

Can confirm that he has. He was at my young blokes t20 blast one evening. His son plays representative cricket with the son of a mate. He was in our area and came along for a look and was great value. I found him to be a great bloke

 

[bkozican]

Review for that...jeez.

Got my night set

 

[NSWCROW]

 

[Torz]

Starc is starting to drink too much of his own Kool Aid. Acting like a flog on the field.

 

[BarryMorgan]

Danny Morrison almost makes me miss Ian Healy.

 

[JackOutback]

Danny Morrison almost makes me miss Ian Healy.

Don't say things you can't take back.